How to remove paint without damaging metal
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How to remove paint without damaging metal
I have a pair of calipers that are painted, and I would like to remove the paint completely while keeping the metal underneath intact perfectly. What is the best way to go about this?
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From: Staunton,illinois
Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
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brake fluid also works good too
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
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how about something like a 3m roloc wheel that goes on your die grinder. thay are small sand well and are easy to control around rubber seals.
Jeff
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From: Massachusetts
Car: candy blue 85 z28
Engine: 305 tpi LB9
Transmission: 700r4 crazy beefed up one
Axle/Gears: ones with teeth
did you check out eastwood products they have colored caliper paint kits maybe they have a product for cleaning also.
Jeff
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From: Rock Hill , SC. USA
Car: 87 20th anv lt sport coupe convertible
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700 r4
when i took my firebird down to bare metal, i used aircraft stripper, the guy at the ppg paint store where i bought the paint for the car recomended it,
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From: Rock Hill , SC. USA
Car: 87 20th anv lt sport coupe convertible
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700 r4
Originally posted by 25THRSS
where do you guys get the aircraft stripper?
where do you guys get the aircraft stripper?
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From: zanesville ohio
Car: 1987 Trans Am Gta
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: stock tranny
the aircraft stipper works great thats what i`m using now cause i`m painting my gta just don`t get it on your skin it burnsd
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Aircraft stripper is good stuff, the only thing I've found that it doesn't work on is header paint that's been properly cured. I find it doesn't burn unless it's been on my skin a while.
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